Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 vs Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 vs Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 carries 225 gallons versus 127 gallons in the Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weldcraft 300 Cuddy King OS - Twin 300hp HM EX- On Order 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weldcraft Marine 260 Ocean King 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inches312
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise28℃ bow variable to 18℃ at transom
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.36
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity21
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeWeldcraft Marine
Modelnot available
Model260 Ocean King
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007